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The following is new information on temperatures and sleeping, and fructose and human metabolism. Do cold temperatures improve sleep? A growing number of studies are finding that temperature regulation plays a role in many cases of chronic insomnia. Studies have found that, in general, the optimal temperature for sleep is quite cool, around 60 to […]

The following is information regarding environmental exposure and arthritis, and information about a drug pumped into animals days before slaughtering. Environmental exposure can trigger arthritis The links between autoimmune diseases, infections and the environment are complex and mysterious. Spondyloarthropathies, a group of common inflammatory rheumatic disorders, appear to be triggered by environmental factors. Unlike osteoarthritis, […]

by Christina Jordan —  Every year, millions of people make a commitment to slim down in time for summer but, sadly, most do not succeed. One reason, of course, is that it can be difficult to lose weight. In fact, research from Johns Hopkins is predicting a possible 75 percent obesity rate in the U.S. […]

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Justice are holding a series of five public workshops throughout 2010 to address issues of concentration, antitrust violations and competition in agriculture. A small number of corporations now control American agriculture. Never before has the safety and sustainability of our food supply depended upon […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Recent studies conducted at the University of Tokyo and Pennsylvania State University revealed that women who ate a diet rich in high water-content foods had a lower BMI and smaller waistlines. Researchers have concluded that the water in some foods fills you up, so you eat less. You can make […]

by Karen Langston —  (Editor’s Note: Consult with a qualified health practitioner before consuming dandelion or before beginning any diet or detoxification regimen.) What if you were told that there is a simple remedy for health ailments such as liver disease, kidney stones, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, anemia, acne, gout and arthritis? Would […]

The FDA made critics happy with a new ruling, which is what some are calling the most sweeping rewrite of federal organic standards since their inception in 2002. The ruling, called Access to Pasture, closes several loopholes that big corporate dairies have used to sell organic milk to big outlets like Walmart and Costco. These […]

The following is new information regarding the sanitary conditions of fast food restaurant soda fountains and reversing memory loss with physical exercise. Fecal bacteria found in nearly half of fast food soda fountains A recent study has revealed that a full 48 percent of soda fountains at fast food restaurants contain coliform bacteria — a […]

by Dr. Larry Wilson —  Drug medicine or allopathy is the accepted method of treatment for most diseases. However, it is often not the best method. Most people are not aware of the serious problems associated with patented drugs, which include the high cost, ineffectiveness, toxic side effects and harm to the environment. Brief history […]

by Paula Owens —  Stress — we all experience it and use different coping mechanisms to deal with it. Stress and anxiety can be detrimental in that they interfere with the immune system, making you susceptible to illnesses like the flu. Chronic stress encourages infection and inflammation, which increases the risk of allergies, autoimmune diseases, […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Time and convenience are the reasons that takeout food seems like the perfect answer to the perennial question: “What should we have for dinner?” But as we have become spoiled by the flavors of fresh organic food from our local farmers’ markets, we are now seeking other tastier and healthier […]

The following is new information regarding the affects of loneliness on blood pressure, plus veggie burgers to avoid. The physical toll of loneliness Loneliness does not just affect your mind; it can also cause problems with your blood pressure. Researchers surveyed 230 people aged 50 to 68. They were asked to rate their feelings about […]

by Dr. Paul Stallone —  You watch your diet. You exercise. You try to lead a healthy life. But do you protect your skin? Many people tend to ignore the largest organ they possess. The function of the human skin is amazing — it is our first protection against viruses, bacteria, pathogens, chemicals and liquids. […]